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STEERING SYSTEM
1958-1978 Control Valve & Ball Stud
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This section has pictures of some of the many forms the Ford/Bendix Control Valve can take. These photos can be used to identify control valves and also shows some of the varied styles we are familiar with rebuilding.
How Does It Work?
This section explains how the Control Valve and Ball Stud operates. Shows how the two work together to provide the hydraulic direction required to steer the car
Can I Rebuild It Myself?
This section shows the problems not covered by the shop manual, but common on the rebuilding of a 25 - 40 year old Control Valve.  Shows how a typical rebuild may be beyond the means of a generic rebuild kit and the home mechanic
Control Valve Variations
Explanations and pictures of some of theControl Valve parts that have varied throughout production
What You Should Know
What you should know about your new, used or rebuilt Control Valve in order to preserve, protect and get the most service from it
Truck Control Valves
Bendix and Garrison style control valves used on Ford F-series pickup trucks and light vans
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This section pertains to the Bendix-style Control Valve used by Ford on its cars equipped with Power-Assisted systems. The Ball Stud was integral to the Centerlink on pre-1967 Falcons and Mustangs, but on all others was removable from the Centerlink and considered part of the Control Valve. There were several variations on the Bendix Control Valve, but they all used similar parts and functioned the same way.